Simmons College Top Questions

I would let my high-school self know that there isn't anything to stress or worry about when thinking about the transition to college because the school is a very accepting and friendly place. The people are warm and helpful and the faculty is very accomodating and has your best interests at heart. I would remind myself to be open-minded to meeting new people and experiencing new things. I would also tell myself to try to get involved in the school and the community and build a strong network of friends and people who are looking to get into the same field.

Try everything once you get to college!

Don't limit yourself to colleges in Boston, branch out more and don't rule out schools right away. When you get to school be very open and friendly so you meet a lot of different people and make friends. Still be yourself though so you don't make friends for the wrong reasons.

If I were to go back in time, I would definitly prepare myself more; learn how to manage my time, my studying skills, what are my favorite subjects. I wish I really focused in high school and learned more and received better grades so that maybe I would have been accepted into an Ivy League school.

Devout a lot of time to studying, this should be your first priority and work should be second. Make friends and enjoy life at school. Enjoy it although it may bre frustrating at times you can make it through and the most important part is graduating with the best possible gpa you can get. It does not have to be very high it just has to be the best that you can achieve. Never give less than your 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. Good luck

I would've definately put a lot more effort into my work. School work always came easy to me whether it was writing a five page paper or doing math calculations, but I never put a lot of effort into it, because I knew I could do a good job with whatever I worte. So sometimes I just took the work load lightly. Also I would've done more than just sports because my life as a college student doesn't involve being on a sports team, due to an injury. So it was harder for me to look into clubs and extra curricular activites. But once I pushed myself into getting involved on campus, it made socializing a lot more fun and interesting

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself the following advice. First, I would tell myself that college is not only for learning and you must find time to find yourself as a person as well. Next, I would mention that this is the frist time I will be completely responsible for my actions and if I struggle, do not be afraid to seek help. Also, I would tell myself, that no matter how boring or how unintrested I am in a subject that I am taking, to still put forth my best effort. The time I spend in college does not need to be wasted by taking classes 2 to 3 times. Finally, I would tell myself to stay focused. It is easy to get off track and if I do gett off track I will become a twenty-five year old college drop out, who is struggling to keep a job in a rough economic time.

I would tell myself not to attend Elmira College and that Simmons is the right choice for me. I would also say to get a better job!

The only advice I would give them is to have an open mind and be ready to experience some of the best years of your life.

I looked at a lot of colleges during my junior and senior years of high school and as soon as I stepped onto the Simmons College campus I knew that was where I wanted to go. After talking to students, faculty and administration, I couldn't picture myself anywhere else. I think this mostly had to do with the fact that everyone I met there really reminded me of myself, so why wouldn't I feel comfortable there? The most important advice I can give about making the most out of the college experience is to use this opportunity to come out of your shell and introduce yourself to everyone you see, even if at first glance they don't seem like the kind of person you would get along with. You simply never know and by holding yourself back during this time, you are only putting a damper on what is supposed to be a very exciting time in your life.